Research Paper On Karl Benz
Karl Benz, the Inventor of the Automobile
Imagine a world without cars. The world would be rather harsh and difficult without them. However, there is controversy surrounding the true inventor of the automobile. Some people believe that the real inventor was Henry Ford, and others believe it was Richard Dudgeon, but the actual inventor of the automobile was Karl Benz. Although most people believe that Henry Ford invented the automobile, he did not. In fact, he was not even the first person to build a car. As stated in the passage “Henry Ford,” “In 1908, Ford invented the Model T, specifically designed to appeal to the masses.” However, in “History of Karl Benz,” it states, “In 1887… Benz created the first definitive commercial vehicle, the Model 3.” These quotes blatantly contradict the notion that Henry Ford built the first car or vehicle, and therefore Henry Ford was not the inventor of the automobile. …show more content…
On the other hand, there are people that believe Charles Dudgeon was the inventor of the automobile.
However, his invention does not count as a modern automobile. According to “A Brief History of the Automobile,” “[Dudgeon’s] automobile was powered by a steam engine.” Furthermore, the passage also directly states, “It was not like the cars we think of today, of course.” The article literally states that Dudgeon’s invention is not up to the standards of a modern automobile. An automobile is classified by many as a vehicle, with a gas engine, that can propel itself and be directed by a person. Dudgeon’s invention ran off steam, and is therefore not an
automobile However, there is one person whose invention fits the standard of a modern automobile. This person is Karl Benz. Not only does Benz’s invention count as an automobile, but it precedes the invention of Henry Ford’s automobile. As previously stated, Benz invented his automobile in 1887- twenty-one years before Ford’s creation. Additionally, according to “A Brief History of the Automobile,” “[Benz’s] vehicle had an internal combustion engine and was powered by gasoline.” This means that Benz’s automobile fits all the standards of a modern car, and that Benz is the true inventor of the automobile. Bicycles, planes, trains, and cars- out of all of these modes of transportation, cars are the most used and most reliable. The presence of cars in everyday life is all thanks to a man named Karl Benz. Although some believe that it was Henry Ford, or Richard Dudgeon who invented the automobile, the true inventor was Karl Benz. A world without Benz’s invention would be a very difficult world to live in.
Imagine a world without cars. The world would be rather harsh and difficult without them. However, there is controversy surrounding the true inventor of the automobile. Some people believe that the real inventor was Henry Ford, and others believe it was Richard Dudgeon, but the actual inventor of the automobile was Karl Benz. Although most people believe that Henry Ford invented the automobile, he did not. In fact, he was not even the first person to build a car. As stated in the passage “Henry Ford,” “In 1908, Ford invented the Model T, specifically designed to appeal to the masses.” However, in “History of Karl Benz,” it states, “In 1887… Benz created the first definitive commercial vehicle, the Model 3.” These quotes blatantly contradict the notion that Henry Ford built the first car or vehicle, and therefore Henry Ford was not the inventor of the automobile. …show more content…
On the other hand, there are people that believe Charles Dudgeon was the inventor of the automobile.
However, his invention does not count as a modern automobile. According to “A Brief History of the Automobile,” “[Dudgeon’s] automobile was powered by a steam engine.” Furthermore, the passage also directly states, “It was not like the cars we think of today, of course.” The article literally states that Dudgeon’s invention is not up to the standards of a modern automobile. An automobile is classified by many as a vehicle, with a gas engine, that can propel itself and be directed by a person. Dudgeon’s invention ran off steam, and is therefore not an
automobile However, there is one person whose invention fits the standard of a modern automobile. This person is Karl Benz. Not only does Benz’s invention count as an automobile, but it precedes the invention of Henry Ford’s automobile. As previously stated, Benz invented his automobile in 1887- twenty-one years before Ford’s creation. Additionally, according to “A Brief History of the Automobile,” “[Benz’s] vehicle had an internal combustion engine and was powered by gasoline.” This means that Benz’s automobile fits all the standards of a modern car, and that Benz is the true inventor of the automobile. Bicycles, planes, trains, and cars- out of all of these modes of transportation, cars are the most used and most reliable. The presence of cars in everyday life is all thanks to a man named Karl Benz. Although some believe that it was Henry Ford, or Richard Dudgeon who invented the automobile, the true inventor was Karl Benz. A world without Benz’s invention would be a very difficult world to live in.